Tucked in between Shinjuku’s sprawling cityscape, Omoide Yokocho, or the alley of nostalgia, is an old-fashioned bar district.
Doraemon fans in Japan should head to Roppongi Hills in Tokyo to bask in the invasion of the beloved cat-robot.
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Osaka has a large concentration of people, businesses and factories within its border, earning it a spot within what is known as the Keihanshin Industrial Zone.
In Japan, hopping in a car for a road trip can be a fun and more cost-effective way to travel that hopping on plane or bullet train to explore a big city or faraway destination.
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In years’ past, Tokai Kisen company offered a cheaper version of the Yakatabune experience, a two-hour Tokyo Bay Noryosen summer cruise on the cruiser Sarubia-maru.
Uji, Japan is a famous city near Kyoto renowned for its beautiful scenery, the Uji River, and Uji Tea. It also has ties to The Tale of Genji, a classic in Japanese literature.
Few beverages are as closely tied to Japan’s everyday life as Yakult.
Akiruno City, about a 30-minute drive from Yokota Air Base, is a popular spot for outdoor activities because of its lush forests and clear rivers.
The Japanese national anthem, “Kimigayo” (literally, the reign of your majesty), is known as the oldest and shortest among the world’s national anthems.
Pokémon is turning 30 in 2026, and Japan is celebrating with plenty of special events and experiences for fans.
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Dogs, cats and other cute animals can provide stress-relief thanks to their lovable faces and gestures.
Off the Tokyo Port, Odaiba is an artificial island with many attractions to fill a whole day’s worth of sightseeing.
Sapporo is set to welcome a new hotel this autumn, with Hyatt Centric Sapporo now accepting reservations for stays from December 1, 2026.
Maroon 5 fans in Japan have something to look forward to next winter, with the American pop-rock band returning to Asia in 2027 for a three-night run at Tokyo Dome.
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